This year marks the first year that the International Festival of Arts & Ideas has included non-food related vendors at the festival. Hooray for crafts!! Jewelry design studio, Below 14th will be joining Sulimos Design and others in a tent on the New Haven Green today from 1-5. There are cultural events including music, a bike tour, guided tours of the area, and lectures at hot spots throughout New Haven. Events are scheduled for today as well as tomorrow. Much of the entertainment is free, but there are a few lectures, which require you to buy tickets.

If you are in the area, stop by and check out the wonderful artists showing their work, and don't forget to say hi to the crafters set up at the Green on the corner of Chapel and Temple.